Rikki Fulton
Biography
Rikki Fulton was a Scottish comedian and actor who worked in theater, radio, and television. Born in Glasgow, he began in repertory theater and BBC Radio before moving to London as compère of The Show Band Show. He returned to Scotland for pantomime and formed the double act Francie and Josie with Jack Milroy, bringing it to television in 1962. The pair were named Scotland's Light Entertainers of the Year in 1970 and 1989. Fulton's sketch show Scotch and Wry began in 1978 and ran for 15 years, introducing characters such as the Reverend I.M. Jolly. On film he appeared in Gorky Park (1983), Local Hero (1983), and Comfort and Joy (1984). He received an OBE in 1992 and a BAFTA Scotland Lifetime Achievement award in 1993. Fulton died in 2004.
79years old at death
- Born Glasgow
- Died Glasgow
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Robert Kerr Fulton (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 1 year1983 to 1984
Every film, newest first
- 1984Comfort and JoyIMDb rating 6.6
- 1983Gorky ParkIMDb rating 6.7
- 1983Local HeroIMDb rating 7.3
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Big break
Fulton was cast as a KGB officer in Gorky Park because director Michael Apted had never seen such cruel eyes.
Behind the camera
Fulton adapted Moliere's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme as A Wee Touch o' Class under the pseudonym Rabaith, and played the lead at the Edinburgh Fringe.
First role
Fulton finished his education in 1939. After visiting backstage at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre, he decided to begin working in acting.
Behind the camera
In 1977, Fulton and Gordon Menzies put together The Scotched Earth Show for the BBC. Menzies went on to produce Scotch and Wry, Fulton's most popular sketch series.
Rikki Fulton movies on Netflix
Worked with
Rikki Fulton shares two films with Alex Norton, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Alex Norton's page
Caroline Guthrie's page
Burt Lancaster's page
Brian Dennehy's page
William Hurt's page
Lee Marvin's page
Bill ForsythDirector, 2 films, 1983 to 1984
All films by Bill Forsyth
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.